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King and Queen share smiles at Highland Games before accession anniversary

King and Queen share smiles at Highland Games before accession anniversary

King and Queen share smiles at Highland Games before accession anniversary

07 September 2024

Charles and Camilla looked relaxed and happy as they attended the annual Braemar Gathering, near Balmoral in Scotland, on Saturday afternoon.


Thousands turn out to oppose rally in Glasgow backed by Tommy Robinson

Thousands turn out to oppose rally in Glasgow backed by Tommy Robinson

Thousands turn out to oppose rally in Glasgow backed by Tommy Robinson

07 September 2024

A few hundred far-right activists gathered but were vastly outnumbered.


Dublin boy treated for rare illness presents premiers with football shirts

Dublin boy treated for rare illness presents premiers with football shirts

Dublin boy treated for rare illness presents premiers with football shirts

07 September 2024

Freddie Munnelly, nine, was treated for the rare Biliary Atresia when he was a baby at King’s College Hospital in London.


Harris and Starmer set terms for annual summit on trade and co-operation

Harris and Starmer set terms for annual summit on trade and co-operation

Harris and Starmer set terms for annual summit on trade and co-operation

07 September 2024

Sir Keir Starmer carried out his first official visit to Ireland as Prime Minister.


Campaigners welcome plans for no-fault evictions ban to return to Parliament

Campaigners welcome plans for no-fault evictions ban to return to Parliament

Campaigners welcome plans for no-fault evictions ban to return to Parliament

07 September 2024

A Bill aimed at banning no-fault evictions is expected to have its first reading in the Commons this week.


Thousands gather for latest pro-Palestinian protest in London

Thousands gather for latest pro-Palestinian protest in London

Thousands gather for latest pro-Palestinian protest in London

07 September 2024

The demonstration is the 18th organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) since the conflict began last October.


Swinney reveals reservations about Sturgeon’s post-Brexit indyref strategy

Swinney reveals reservations about Sturgeon’s post-Brexit indyref strategy

Swinney reveals reservations about Sturgeon’s post-Brexit indyref strategy

07 September 2024

The current SNP leader said he was concerned about how the party could motivate the public.


‘Moment for reset’ in UK-Ireland relations, says Starmer

‘Moment for reset’ in UK-Ireland relations, says Starmer

‘Moment for reset’ in UK-Ireland relations, says Starmer

07 September 2024

Sir Keir Starmer is visiting the UK’s nearest neighbour for a meeting with Irish premier Simon Harris.


In Pictures: Crowds flock to West Sussex for Goodwood Revival

In Pictures: Crowds flock to West Sussex for Goodwood Revival

In Pictures: Crowds flock to West Sussex for Goodwood Revival

07 September 2024

The motor race meeting always has a period theme and sees those attending dress in vintage clothing.


Murder investigation launched after woman found with multiple wounds in Bury

Murder investigation launched after woman found with multiple wounds in Bury

Murder investigation launched after woman found with multiple wounds in Bury

07 September 2024

Police were called on Friday night to reports of a concern for welfare in Walnut Avenue where a woman, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene.


Protest against arms exports to Israel held amid Starmer visit to Dublin

Protest against arms exports to Israel held amid Starmer visit to Dublin

Protest against arms exports to Israel held amid Starmer visit to Dublin

07 September 2024

Sir Keir Starmer is meeting Irish premier Simon Harris in Ireland’s capital.


Remaining 113 Body Shop stores rescued by acquisition deal

Remaining 113 Body Shop stores rescued by acquisition deal

Remaining 113 Body Shop stores rescued by acquisition deal

07 September 2024

It is understood there are currently no plans to close any of the remaining Body Shop stores in the UK.


Woman and dog die near Herne Bay after collision with taxi

Woman and dog die near Herne Bay after collision with taxi

Woman and dog die near Herne Bay after collision with taxi

07 September 2024

Officers were called to a report of a crash on the A2990 Old Thanet Way between the Chestfield and Greenhill roundabouts at around 8.30pm on Friday.


Green deputy promises party will always tell the truth about racism

Green deputy promises party will always tell the truth about racism

Green deputy promises party will always tell the truth about racism

07 September 2024

Zack Polanski said people across the UK had rejected the ‘divisive hate’ of the unrest during the summer.


Scottish Conservatives leader candidate says MP ‘threatened her career’

Scottish Conservatives leader candidate says MP ‘threatened her career’

Scottish Conservatives leader candidate says MP ‘threatened her career’

07 September 2024

John Lamont has strongly denied the claims made by Meghan Gallacher.


Poppy’s Maskill’s former coach ‘not surprised’ at her third gold of Paris 2024

Poppy’s Maskill’s former coach ‘not surprised’ at her third gold of Paris 2024

Poppy’s Maskill’s former coach ‘not surprised’ at her third gold of Paris 2024

07 September 2024

Poppy Maskill is the first ParalympicsGB athlete to win five medals at Paris 2024 – with three golds and two silvers.


UK and US spy chiefs ‘working ceaselessly’ for Gaza ceasefire

UK and US spy chiefs ‘working ceaselessly’ for Gaza ceasefire

UK and US spy chiefs ‘working ceaselessly’ for Gaza ceasefire

07 September 2024

The heads of MI6 and the CIA made a rare public statement on their joint work to bring peace to the Middle East, and counter threats elsewhere.


Body found in search for second British hiker on Spanish island of Majorca

Body found in search for second British hiker on Spanish island of Majorca

Body found in search for second British hiker on Spanish island of Majorca

07 September 2024

Spain’s Civil Guard said both people were on a trail that leads through a small canyon to the sea when the storm hit the island on Tuesday.


Family of teenager with cancer ‘fell to floor’ after reaching £100,000 target

Family of teenager with cancer ‘fell to floor’ after reaching £100,000 target

Family of teenager with cancer ‘fell to floor’ after reaching £100,000 target

07 September 2024

Oscar Fairs, 14, was diagnosed with a 7cm ependymoma brain tumour in August 2023.


Courts should not be locking up ‘everyone we’re cross with’, says Alex Chalk

Courts should not be locking up ‘everyone we’re cross with’, says Alex Chalk

Courts should not be locking up ‘everyone we’re cross with’, says Alex Chalk

07 September 2024

The prison population reached a new record high of 88,521 people on Friday.


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